New York Times Ad

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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints expressed appreciation yesterday for a full-page advertisement in The New York Times that decries the "violence and intimidation" directed toward the Church because of its support of Proposition 8. The ad was sponsored by The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty and was signed by scholars, dignitaries and religious leaders from a variety of faiths.

Elder M. Russell Ballard of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles said: "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints expresses its gratitude to the signatories of the full-page advertisement that appeared today in the New York Times. This was a thoughtful and generous gesture at a time when the right of free expression of people of faith has come under attack. We join with those of all religious faiths and political persuasions who have called for reasoned and civil discourse on matters that affect our nation."

The ad is reprinted at http://www.nomobveto.org, a website sponsored by The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty. There is also a page on the site where you can tell your story of harassment or intimidation that you have experienced because of your support of Prop 8. You can share your story at: http://nomobveto.org/story.php. The Becket Fund is planning additional action against those who intimidate believers because of their stance on Prop 8 and would greatly appreciate your support: http://nomobveto.org/help.php.

Thank you!

All the best,

Hannah Smith

Legal Counsel for The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty and JRCLS Board Committee Member